Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1
(a.k.a IGF-1, Somatemedin)
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: IGF
Tube type: SST
Other acceptable tube types
Lithium heparin (pale green)
Special instructions
None
Reference Range
Ranges are both age and sex specific, please refer to report, or contact duty biochemist
Time limit for add on
Due to stability, this test can not be added retrospectively.
Sent away
to Bristol Royal Infirmary
Units
nmol/L
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Please note change in reference range following method change at BRI 13/11/2023.